The influence of ‘space’ in higher education extends far beyond physical boundaries, shaping the interactions and experiences of both students and educators. ‘Reframing Space for Learning‘ offers a distinctive exploration of space as not just a ‘learning place’ but also a vital ‘belonging space’ for collaborative growth. Through the insights of 40 seasoned university educators, many esteemed as UK National Teaching Fellows, this book illuminates innovative approaches to leveraging space for learning across diverse disciplines. From traditional classrooms to virtual environments, it presents practical solutions and inspiration for educators navigating the complex landscape of educational spaces. Whether within university settings or beyond, this resource empowers practitioners to enhance learning experiences for a broad spectrum of learners, nationally and internationally.
Crafting the Story: A Peek Behind the Pages
Tim Bilham is an independent writer and higher education teaching consultant.
Claire Hamshire is the Faculty Head of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Mary Hartog is Director of Leadership and Organization Practice at Middlesex University Business School.
Martina A. Doolan is a blended learning teacher and University Teaching Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire.
Whispers Among Pages: The Reader’s Verdict
This compelling anthology presents a fresh and imaginative approach to higher education teaching and learning. University educators and their pupils stand to gain immensely from its innovative insights.
Delving into the intricate dance between the social and spatial facets of university learning, this work stands out. Authored by seasoned educators who meld their hands-on experience with theoretical frameworks on space and learning, its case studies vividly illustrate this blend.
In our fast-paced, surveillance-tinged world, the concept of learning spaces is paramount for higher education’s mission. “Reframing Space for Learning” earnestly engages with this issue, offering a gateway to expansive educational methodologies. Its engaging narrative, enriched with student testimonies, diagrams, and imagery, not only portrays but actively constructs varied learning environments. This hopeful and dynamic manuscript suggests that universities are still fertile ground for diverse educational experiences.
Inside the Innovation: The Content Revealed
CONTENTS: Foreword, by Becky Huxley-Binns; Introduction: Reframing spaces for learning, by Tim Bilham; PART 1: PLACES OF LEARNING, SPACES FOR LEARNING: 1. Beyond the walls: Learning and the importance of place, by Tim Bilham; 2. Authentic learning through place-based education, by Derek France, Alice Mauchline, Brian Whalley, Martina A. Doolan and Tim Bilham; 3. Crossin’ the Bridge: Learning in community places, by Tess Maginess and Tim Bilham; 4. Moveable feasts: Unusual learning in unexpected spaces, by Alison James; 5. Creative learning spaces: Facilitating student-led learning, by Carrie Winstanley and Kirsten Hardie; 6. Making learning spaces: Working with architects and estates, by Ingrid Murphy, Gareth Thomson, Kevin Singh and Tim Bilham; PART 2: SPACES FOR THE SELF: 7. Borderland spaces: Moving towards self-authorship, by Jennifer Hill, Helen Walkington and Pauline Kneale; 8. Space for the self: Creating my academic identity, by Mary Hartog; 9. Creating space for the self: Thinking differently, by Celia Hunt; 10. Space for belonging: Induction and beyond, by Ruth Matheson and Mark Sutcliffe; 11. Spaces for performance: Becoming a professional, by Laura Ritchie and Ben Hall; 12. Recognizing the interior and relational spaces of workplace learning, by Ruth Helyer, Philip Frame and Mary Hartog; PART 3: SOCIAL AND COLLABORATIVE SPACES: 13. Live projects: Collaborative learning in and with authentic spaces, by Jane Anderson; 14. Collaborative and reflective spaces for developing professional practitioners, by Claire Hamshire, Deborah O’Connor and Kirsten Jack; 15. Reframing spaces for staff learning, by Joy Jarvis and Rebecca Thomas; 16. Towards a learning landscape: The potential for technologies to create social learning spaces, by Peter Klappa, Simon Lancaster, Helena Gillespie, Claire Hamshire and Tim Bilham; 17. Expanding the cross-cultural space: Providing international experiences in the digital global classroom, by Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, Catherine McDermott and Rachel Forsyth; 18. Without walls: Using massive open online courses to extend collaborative learning spaces, by Momna Hejmadi and Tim Bilham; PART 4: INTEGRATING SPACES: 19. Thinking outside the box: Utilizing real-world space in teaching and learning, by Clive Holtham and Angela Dove; Postscript: Teaching excellence and the NTFS, by Sally Brown; Index
